Are you antsy for some early preview action for the 2011 Stanley Cup finals? Here is our first look at the series, which poses the question: are the Bruins basically a poor man’s version of the Canucks?

Dwayne Roloson nearly stole the game with his 37-save performance, but Nathan Horton’s goal was all Tim Thomas and the Bruins needed to win 1-0. This catapults Boston into its first Stanley Cup finals appearance since 1990.

Game 7’s are always the most intense and fascinating games you’ll find in the NHL playoffs. So what should you keep an eye out for during tonight’s Eastern Conference finals Game 7? We’ve got a list for you.

Despite video evidence that Nathan Horton may have thrown a water bottle after Game 6 concluded in Tampa Bay, it sounds like there won’t be any discipline for the Bruins forward or the Lightning organization.

With the Sharks out of the playoffs, we now know the injuries that Joe Thornton, Dany Heatley, Ryane Clowe and Jason Demers dealt with. Win or lose, it validates the impression that hockey players are tough.